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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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